December 16, 2013
Last October, Ma Sam slipped on a road near her tent and injured her knee. She was unable to see a doctor at the time because she had no one to accompany her. She has since had surgery but is unable to afford the follow-up treatment she needs. Her knee is still swollen and causes her significant pain.
Ma Sam is a single mother who currently lives with her daughters and mother-in-law, who help her with cooking and other household tasks. She works as a day laborer to provide for her children.
“I hope to get treatment and be a healthy woman in the future,” says Ma Sam.
For $1,500, Ma Sam can receive the follow-up treatment she needs to support her family.
Last October, Ma Sam slipped on a road near her tent and injured her knee. She was unable to see a doctor at the time because she had no one...
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February 12, 2015
Ma Sam received follow-up treatment after receiving surgery for an injured knee.
“Ma Sam says that while her leg is still recovering, she is already so happy that she is able to move it again. Prior to surgery she couldn’t even stand because of the pain, let alone walk. Now she is moving around by herself and can no longer feel the mass on her leg. She says that she is so thankful to all of the donors that made her treatment possible, that words cannot express how grateful she is that she was able to receive so much help,” her doctor writes.
"Ma Sam says that while her leg is still recovering, she is already so happy that she is able to move it again. Prior to surgery she couldn'...
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